A cross-sectional survey of pregnant women's knowledge of chromosomal aneuploidy and microdeletion and microduplication syndromes

Background: This study investigated pregnant women's knowledge level, perception and attitudes towards caesarean section in the Obstetrics Unit at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital.Methods: We employed a descriptive cross-sectional survey design to conduct the study.Results: The findings of the study revealed that majority (82.2%) of pregnant women have considerable knowledge about conditions that predisposes a woman for caesarean section as well as the risk of complications. Factors which significantly encouraged respondents to undergo caesarean section deliveries were they being necessary to protect the health of their babies (85.8%), having more knowledge about caesarean section procedures and risks and trusting in the competence of the doctor (53%). On the other hand, the study identified some inhibiting factors such as 67% of women perceive that caesarean sections take away the joy of a woman, while giving birth. Respondents (56%) however, indicate that caesarean sections were not unnatural nor only reserved for those with medical issues or those who fear pain; they are not embarrassing to reveal to family, friends, etc.Conclusion: In the case of a tertiary hospital in Ghana, women attending antenatal clinic have acquired adequate knowledge and fairly good attitudes and perceptions about caesarean section, its benefits and possible complications. The findings of this study have important policy and practical implications for other levels hospitals.

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Risk-Stratified Approach to Breast Cancer Screening in Canada: Women’s Knowledge of the Legislative Context and Concerns about Discrimination from Genetic and Other Predictive Health Data

Journal of Personalized Medicine ◽

10.3390/jpm11080726 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (8) ◽

pp. 726

Author(s):

Samuel Alarie ◽

Julie Hagan ◽

Gratien Dalpé ◽

Sina Faraji ◽

Cynthia Mbuya-Bienge ◽

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Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Cancer Screening ◽

Breast Cancer Screening ◽

Insurance Companies ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Risk Levels ◽

Screening Programs ◽

Women's Knowledge ◽

Women’S Knowledge

The success of risk-stratified approaches in improving population-based breast cancer screening programs depends in no small part on women’s buy-in. Fear of genetic discrimination (GD) could be a potential barrier to genetic testing uptake as part of risk assessment. Thus, the objective of this study was twofold. First, to evaluate Canadian women’s knowledge of the legislative context governing GD. Second, to assess their concerns about the possible use of breast cancer risk levels by insurance companies or employers. We use a cross-sectional survey of 4293 (age: 30–69) women, conducted in four Canadian provinces (Alberta, British Colombia, Ontario and Québec). Canadian women’s knowledge of the regulatory framework for GD is relatively limited, with some gaps and misconceptions noted. About a third (34.7%) of the participants had a lot of concerns about the use of their health information by employers or insurers; another third had some concerns (31.9%), while 20% had no concerns. There is a need to further educate and inform the Canadian public about GD and the legal protections that exist to prevent it. Enhanced knowledge could facilitate the implementation and uptake of risk prediction informed by genetic factors, such as the risk-stratified approach to breast cancer screening that includes risk levels.

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Women’s knowledge and attitude towards cervical cancer preventive measures and associated factors In South Gondar Zone, Amhara Region, North Central Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

Archives of Public Health ◽

10.1186/s13690-021-00659-4 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 79 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Yilkal Tafere ◽

Tezera Jemere ◽

Tsion Desalegn ◽

Addisu Melak

Keyword(s):

Cervical Cancer ◽

Cancer Prevention ◽

Low Income ◽

Formal Education ◽

Cervical Cancer Prevention ◽

Prevention Measures ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Women's Knowledge ◽

Women’S Knowledge ◽

South Gondar

Abstract Background Cervical cancer is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among women in Ethiopia, often due to late disease diagnosis. Early prevention of cancer has been shown to be the most effective measure against the disease. Scientific evidences indicate that lack of awareness towards cervical cancer is a barrier to prevention strategies. Therefore, the aim of the current research was to assess women’s knowledge and attitudes towards cervical cancer preventions in South Gondar zone. Methods A community-based cross-sectional study was carried out in South Gondar zone, Ethiopia. The study sample comprised 844 women ≥ 18 years of age. Participants were selected using systematic sampling technique. Binary and multivariable logistic models were used to assess predictors of women’s knowledge and attitude towards cervical cancer. Results About 66 % of the women had heard about cervical cancer. Regarding the main source of information of respondents, 75.4 % were heard from health professionals. Sixty two point 4 % of women knew at least one preventive measure and 82.6 % of participants knew at least one symptom or sign. Among study participants, 25 and 64 % had good knowledge, and favorable attitude towards cervical cancer prevention measures, respectively. Being reside in rural (AOR = 0.21, 95 %CI; 0.18, 0.34), not attending formal education (AOR = 0.50, 95 % CI: 0.3, 0.75), low income (AOR = 0.57, 95 % CI: 0.43, 0.81) and having < 4 children ((AOR = 0.8, 95 % CI: 0.60–0.86) were negatively associated with knowledge toward cervical cancer prevention measures. Conclusions This study found the majority of the respondents had poor knowledge about cervical cancer prevention measures. The majority of the study participants had favorable attitudes regarding cervical cancer prevention. Living in rural areas, not attending formal education low income and having less than four children was negatively associated with respondents’ knowledge towards cervical cancer prevention measures. There is needed to scale up cervical cancer prevention measures and services .Further studies are needed using strong study design.

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Emirati Women’s Knowledge about the Menopause and Menopausal Hormone Therapy

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17134875 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (13) ◽

pp. 4875

Author(s):

Linda Smail ◽

Ghufran A. Jassim ◽

Khawla I. Sharaf

Keyword(s):

Hormone Therapy ◽

Heart Diseases ◽

Menopausal Status ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Menopausal Hormone Therapy ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Reproductive Characteristics ◽

The Mean ◽

Women's Knowledge ◽

Women’S Knowledge

The aim of this study was to investigate the knowledge of Emirati women aged 30–64 about menopause, menopausal hormone therapy (MHT), and their associated health risks, and additionally, to determine the relationships between Emirati women’s knowledge about menopause and their sociodemographic and reproductive characteristics. A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted of 497 Emirati women visiting five primary healthcare centers in Dubai. Data were collected using a questionnaire composed of sociodemographic and reproductive characteristics, menopause knowledge scale (MKS), and menopause symptoms knowledge and MHT practice. The mean menopause symptoms knowledge percentage was 41%, with a standard deviation of 21%. There were significant differences in the mean knowledge percentage among categories of education level (p < 0.001) and employment (p = 0.003). No significant differences in the knowledge percentages were found among categories of menopausal status. “Pregnancy cannot occur after menopause” was the statement with the highest knowledge percentage (83.3%), while the lowest knowledge percentages were “risk of cardiovascular diseases increases with menopause’’ (23.1%), “MHT increases risk of breast cancer’’ (22.1%), and “MHT decreases risk of colon cancer’’ (13.9%). The knowledge of Emirati women about menopause, MHT, and related heart diseases was very low; therefore, an education campaign about menopause and MHT risks is needed to improve their knowledge for better coping with the symptoms.

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Women’s knowledge and attitudes related to cervical cancer and cervical cancer screening in Isiolo and Tharaka Nithi counties, Kenya: a cross-sectional study

BMC Cancer ◽

10.1186/s12885-018-4642-9 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 18 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

Murithi Gatumo ◽

Susan Gacheri ◽

Abdul-Rauf Sayed ◽

Andrew Scheibe

Keyword(s):

Cervical Cancer ◽

Cancer Screening ◽

Cervical Cancer Screening ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Knowledge And Attitudes ◽

Women's Knowledge ◽

Women’S Knowledge

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Hubungan Pengetahuan Dan Kepatuhan Ibu Hamil Konsumsi Tablet Tambah Darah Dengan Kejadian Anemia Di Kecamatan Leitimur Selatan Dan Teluk Ambon

Jurnal Epidemiologi Kesehatan Komunitas ◽

10.14710/jekk.v6i1.10180 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 229-236

Author(s):

Elpira Asmin ◽

Armando Salulinggi ◽

Christiana Rialine Titaley ◽

Johan Bension

Keyword(s):

Pregnant Women ◽

Iron Supplementation ◽

Analytical Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Iron Supplements ◽

Nutritional Problem ◽

Women's Knowledge ◽

The Relationship ◽

Women’S Knowledge ◽

Prevalence Of Anemia

Background: Anemia is a public health nutritional problem, especially for pregnant women. Anemia in pregnancy can adversely affect the morbidity and mortality of both mother and baby. According to the WHO, the prevalence of anemia in Indonesia was 40.5% in 2015, and 42% in 2016. One of the government's efforts to reduce the rate of anemia is the provision of iron tablets. In Indonesia, the coverage of giving at least 90 tablets during pregnancy in 2017 reached 80.81%. However, in Maluku Province, the coverage of iron supplementation (47.35%) was included amongst the four lowest provinces. This study aims to examine the relationship between pregnant women's knowledge and consumption of iron tablets and anemia in the Districts of South Leitimur and Teluk Ambon. Methods: This research is an analytical study with a cross-sectional approach. The subjects of this study were 165 pregnant women who were taken by purposive sampling.Result: The results showed 50.3% of pregnant women had anemia and only 21.8% complied with taking iron tablets. We found that there was no statistically significant association between pregnant women's knowledge of iron supplementation (p=0.443), as well as compliance with taking iron supplements (p=0.135), and anemia. Nevertheless, the percentage of women with anemia was lower in pregnant women who complied with taking iron supplements than those who did not comply. Conclusion : This study shows that efforts are still required to reduce the prevalence of anemia in Ambon City, including increasing women's compliance to take iron tablets.

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The Correlation of Pregnant Women's Knowledge Regarding Cosmetics and the Use of Face Cream

10.53350/pjmhs211551330 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 15 (5) ◽

pp. 1330-1332

Author(s):

T. Yubiah ◽

N. Sulami ◽

Nurha edah

Keyword(s):

Pregnant Women ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Maternal Knowledge ◽

Inclusion Criteria ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Women's Knowledge ◽

The Relationship ◽

Women’S Knowledge

Background: The knowledge of pregnant women about cosmetics' dangers is still shallow; this is because pregnant women mostly have never consulted a dermatologist regarding the cosmetic products they use. Aim: This study aimed to determine the relationship between pregnant women's knowledge about cosmetics and the use of facial cream. Method: This research applied an analytical survey with a cross-sectional approach. The study samples were 40 pregnant women taken from a population of 44 pregnant women who used facial cream with Slovin formula and a purposive sampling technique that met the inclusion criteria. The instrument used questionnaires. Results: Data analyzed by the Chi-Square test showed bivariate results (ρ = 0.001) <0.05 indicating that there were relationships between 2 variables. Conclusion: In conclusion, there was a relationship between maternal knowledge about cosmetics and the use of facial cream in the Bre Village of Palibelo Primary Health Center in 2017. Keywords: Knowledge, Pregnant women, Cosmetics

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